/əˈkwɪtәl/ – Verb
Definition: 1. xử trắng án; tòa phán quyết vô tội; bản án tha bổng;
2. tha miễn (trách nhiệm, nghĩa vụ);
3. thanh toán, trả hết nợ.
A more thorough explanation: Acquittal is a legal term that refers to a judgment or verdict that a defendant is not guilty of the crime they were accused of. It is a formal declaration by a court that the defendant is cleared of the charges and is therefore not liable for any punishment or penalty.
Example: After a lengthy trial, the defendant was overjoyed to receive an acquittal, as the jury found him not guilty of all charges.